Mazsalaca

The topic of Mazsalaca has been of great interest and debate in contemporary society. From its origins to the present, Mazsalaca has played a fundamental role in various aspects of life, influencing culture, economics, politics and interpersonal relationships. Over time, Mazsalaca has evolved and adapted to the changes and challenges of the modern world, creating new opportunities and challenges for individuals and communities. In this article, we will explore the importance and impact of Mazsalaca in our world today, analyzing its implications and possible future perspectives.

Mazsalaca
Town
Baznīcas Street in Mazsalaca
Baznīcas Street in Mazsalaca
Coat of arms of Mazsalaca
Coat of arms
Mazsalaca is located in Latvia
Mazsalaca
Mazsalaca
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 57°52′N 25°03′E / 57.867°N 25.050°E / 57.867; 25.050
Country Latvia
MunicipalityValmiera Municipality
Town rights1928
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.85 km2 (1.10 sq mi)
 • Land2.79 km2 (1.08 sq mi)
 • Water0.06 km2 (0.02 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)[2]
 • Total
1,113
 • Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-4215
Calling code+371 642
Number of city council members9
Websitehttp://www.mazsalaca.lv/public/eng/

Mazsalaca (pronounced [ˈmɑsːɑlɑtsɑ] ⓘ; Livonian: Piškisalāts, Estonian: Väike-Salatsi,[3] German: Salisburg) is a town in Valmiera Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia. It has 1269 inhabitants.

History

The area includes the largest known Stone Age burial site in Northern Europe and was first settled ca. 5000 BC. The present town began to develop in 1864, when a bridge over the Salaca river was constructed.

During World War II, Mazsalaca was under German occupation from 4 July 1941 until 25 September 1944.[4] It was administered as a part of the Generalbezirk Lettland of Reichskommissariat Ostland.

In October 2009 a meteorite crater was found near the town,[5] which later turned out to be hoax as part of marketing campaign of telecommunication company Tele2.[6]

People

People who were born, lived in Mazsalaca:

  • Gustavs Ērenpreiss (1891–1956) – manufacturer of bicycles
  • Augusts Kirhenšteins (1876–1963) – microbiologist and educator
  • Valters Hirte (1913–1983) – craftsman
  • Ansis Epners (1937–2003) – film director
  • Oskars Perro (1918–2003) – soldier and writer

See also

References

  1. ^ "Reģionu, novadu, pilsētu un pagastu kopējā un sauszemes platība gada sākumā". Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Iedzīvotāju skaits pēc tautības reģionos, pilsētās, novados, pagastos, apkaimēs un blīvi apdzīvotās teritorijās gada sākumā (pēc administratīvi teritoriālās reformas 2021. gadā)". Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  3. ^ Līvõkīel-ēstikīel-lețkīel sõnārōntõz: Mazsalaca
  4. ^ Освобождение городов
  5. ^ "Europe | Doubts over Latvia 'meteor crash'". BBC News. 2009-10-26. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
  6. ^ Nina Kolyako, BC, Riga, 26.10.2009.Print version (2009-10-26). ""Mazsalaca meteorite" in Latvia – marketing hoax by Tele2 :: The Baltic Course | Baltic States news & analytics". The Baltic Course. Retrieved 2012-03-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)


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